Gavin DeGraw has cancelled eight more dates on his tour because of an assault he suffered in New York City this past Sunday. But he will be able to open for Maroon 5 and Train when they play Merriweather Post Pavilion August 24 , DeGraw's publicist just announced. DeGraw cancelled the other dates because of doctors' orders to take time to recuperate from injuries he sustained as a result of an attack by a group of assailants Sunday night in the Lower East Side. The singer was released from Bellevue hospital on Tuesday.

Last night: Maria and Derek got the first perfect score of the season. Tonight: the "final" dance duel. Isn't it a bit weird to call it final when it only ended up happening twice total? Len says Classical Night was amazing and announces the encore choice will be Maria and Derek's Paso Doble -- duh. Oooh, because it's an encore and they aren't being judged they totally sneak in what appears to be a lift at one point. And unlike last night, when Maria killed Derek, tonight Derek the Vampire Slayer stakes Maria.

Gavin DeGraw was hospitalized Sunday after being attacked in New York City. But his management does not yet know what will become of his touring schedule, which includes a stop in August at Merriweather Post Pavilion. DeGraw was "attacked by a group of assailants" Sunday in New York City and had to be hospitalized at Bellevue Hospital for "a concussion, broken nose, black eyes, cuts and bruises," according to a statement released by his publicity firm Rogers & Cowan. Police don't know yet what motivated the attack, or who was responsible.An investigation is underway.

The smell of beer and fried food saturated the lawn and pavilion at Merriweather Post Pavilion. Packed for the co-headlining tour of Maroon 5 and Train, the concert brought generations together. Teens perspiring from Adam Levine-induced delirium mingled raucously with fans of adult alternative band Train and Gavin DeGraw. Train, who just performed at the Preakness Stakes in May, signaled its entrance to the stage with the ear-piercing whistle of a railroad train. The chugging of gears was greeted with excited screams from the band's older fans and ended, much to their delight, with the appearance of frontman Patrick Monahan.

The smell of beer and fried food saturated the lawn and pavilion at Merriweather Post Pavilion. Packed for the co-headlining tour of Maroon 5 and Train, the concert brought generations together. Teens perspiring from Adam Levine-induced delirium mingled raucously with fans of adult alternative band Train and Gavin DeGraw. Train, who just performed at the Preakness Stakes in May, signaled its entrance to the stage with the ear-piercing whistle of a railroad train. The chugging of gears was greeted with excited screams from the band's older fans and ended, much to their delight, with the appearance of frontman Patrick Monahan.

Cher and the Village People / MCI Center It's gonna be an evening of high camp, glitz and outlandish costumes -- and, yes, fun music. Cher and the Village People stop at the MCI Center, 601 F. St. N.W. in Washington, Saturday night at 7:30. Tickets are $34.75-$79.75 and are available through Ticketmaster by calling 410-547-SEAT or visiting www.ticketmaster.com. Vanessa Williams / Hippodrome Lovely actress-singer Vanessa Williams offers a "smooth jazz Christmas" at the Hippodrome Theatre, 12 N. Eutaw St., Saturday night at 8. Tickets are $45-$75 and are available through Ticketmaster.

Toby Lightman is a study in contradiction. Both hip-hop and rock influence her acoustic guitar sound. Her latest album, Bird on a Wire, was produced by Bill Bottrell, most famous for producing Sheryl Crow's early work, and Patrick Leonard, known for his work with Madonna. After opening for Howie Day, Gavin DeGraw, Rob Thomas, Jewel and even Prince, Lightman fronts her own show at 8 p.m. Tuesday in Annapolis. The concert is at Rams Head Tavern, 33 West St. Tickets are $15. Call 410-268-4545 or go to ramsheadtavern.

Last night: Maria and Derek got the first perfect score of the season. Tonight: the "final" dance duel. Isn't it a bit weird to call it final when it only ended up happening twice total? Len says Classical Night was amazing and announces the encore choice will be Maria and Derek's Paso Doble -- duh. Oooh, because it's an encore and they aren't being judged they totally sneak in what appears to be a lift at one point. And unlike last night, when Maria killed Derek, tonight Derek the Vampire Slayer stakes Maria.

Gavin DeGraw has cancelled eight more dates on his tour because of an assault he suffered in New York City this past Sunday. But he will be able to open for Maroon 5 and Train when they play Merriweather Post Pavilion August 24 , DeGraw's publicist just announced. DeGraw cancelled the other dates because of doctors' orders to take time to recuperate from injuries he sustained as a result of an attack by a group of assailants Sunday night in the Lower East Side. The singer was released from Bellevue hospital on Tuesday.

Gavin DeGraw was hospitalized Sunday after being attacked in New York City. But his management does not yet know what will become of his touring schedule, which includes a stop in August at Merriweather Post Pavilion. DeGraw was "attacked by a group of assailants" Sunday in New York City and had to be hospitalized at Bellevue Hospital for "a concussion, broken nose, black eyes, cuts and bruises," according to a statement released by his publicity firm Rogers & Cowan. Police don't know yet what motivated the attack, or who was responsible.An investigation is underway.

Toby Lightman is a study in contradiction. Both hip-hop and rock influence her acoustic guitar sound. Her latest album, Bird on a Wire, was produced by Bill Bottrell, most famous for producing Sheryl Crow's early work, and Patrick Leonard, known for his work with Madonna. After opening for Howie Day, Gavin DeGraw, Rob Thomas, Jewel and even Prince, Lightman fronts her own show at 8 p.m. Tuesday in Annapolis. The concert is at Rams Head Tavern, 33 West St. Tickets are $15. Call 410-268-4545 or go to ramsheadtavern.

Cher and the Village People / MCI Center It's gonna be an evening of high camp, glitz and outlandish costumes -- and, yes, fun music. Cher and the Village People stop at the MCI Center, 601 F. St. N.W. in Washington, Saturday night at 7:30. Tickets are $34.75-$79.75 and are available through Ticketmaster by calling 410-547-SEAT or visiting www.ticketmaster.com. Vanessa Williams / Hippodrome Lovely actress-singer Vanessa Williams offers a "smooth jazz Christmas" at the Hippodrome Theatre, 12 N. Eutaw St., Saturday night at 8. Tickets are $45-$75 and are available through Ticketmaster.